Thanksgiving, a time to stop and truly appreciate all the people, things, and blessings in our lives. Take some time this November to be still in that moment, and sit down in your place of peace and comfort. Reflect on the past year, find delight in those moments that you were blessed with, and rejoice in those that shared your laughter. Thank God for the many things that have come into, or maybe drifted out of, your life this year. Be grateful going forward into 2020 and do not take your loved ones and good things in your life for granted.

Join the folks across the Union County community in sharing your positivity and thankful hearts with one another this holiday season, and always.

“I am truly thankful for the grace, peace and joy given by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to help me and my family through this season of our lives.” – John Fugate, UCHS

“I am beyond thankful for my wife, Brittany McCollough, for being such a trooper during her pregnancy! Can't wait to meet our son River!” - Jake McCollough, State Farm

"Thankful for my salvation and the peace I have in my heart, and all my family. I'm so very thankful God watched over my sweet brother Raymond this year with his surgery. I'm thankful for my beauty shop and my girls, my customers and for my health so that I am able to work. I'm very thankful for my church, New Friendship Baptist and my Pastor Bob and Teena as well as my church family. I am also thankful I live in a country that is so caring adn welcoming. And for my sweet James." - Janet Holloway, Janet's Hair Slaon

"I am thankful for the beautiful family God blessed me with!" - Ava Padgett

"I am beyond thankful for all my co-workers throughout the school system! I love you all!" - Nicole Lockhart, CSH Assistant/LPN

“I am most thankful for my family and my true friends.” -Sarah Helms, HMMS

"This year I am thankful for the opportunities that God has given me to share His love." - Pat Dyer

“I am thankful to have a God that loves me and freedom to worship where I want, for my family and friends around me, the laughter that surrounds me, and the joy that is truly evident in my life!” – Shawna Munsey, Guided by Grace Boutique

"I am thankful for my dogs, Susie and Mack. I like to pet 'em" - Nettie Mike, age 3

“I am most thankful for my family and The Lord Jesus Christ” - Dillon Anderson

“I am most thankful for God because without His love, mercy and most of all His creativity, I and we would be nothing and have no hope for eternal life in God’s Kingdom through the belief in Jesus Christ His son. This year I am thankful that I am physically able to get outside of four walls and spend time with friends at church and other functions, as some are bedridden and unable to do so. I am beyond thankful to all of my friends who tolerate my antics and allow me to be myself and hopefully bring a smile to someone else's face. I am also super thankful to my family who have no choice in the matter.” – Ted Greene

“I am most thankful for being a grandmother and being able to enjoy life.” – Carol Pratt

“I am thankful and blessed to be a part of such a great supportive community for the last 16 years of serving the county as a hairstylist at the Cutting Crew! Love you guys.” – Nikki Hall, Cutting Crew

“I am most thankful for the four people in my life that bring me peace and joy no matter the situation; my Jesus, my wife, my daughter and my mom.” – Randy Turner, Assessor of Property

“I am thankful for everybody and outside.” - Caizlee Hall, age 3

"I am most thankful for my amazing boyfriend. Piersen, thank you so much for all you do!" - Marissa Hickman

“I am thankful for my family.” – Kim Turner, BRES

"I am most thankful for God’s blessings on myself and my family even as undeserving as I am. I am beyond thankful to my mother, Jean Ann Collins, and my beautiful wife, Sara Padgett Collins, for believing in me when others did not.” - Isaac Collins

“I am thankful for my family, friends, and the Grace that God has given me, the ability to serve my community as an explorer for the volunteer fire department, and as a member of the FFA” - Justin Suddath

“I am most thankful for my salvation.” - Jill Jones

“I am beyond thankful for my raising and my roots, and the role my family plays in that every day.” –Sara Collins

“I am thankful for family and friends.” – Ashleigh Sharp

“I am thankful for the youth of Union County. We have outstanding young people with a passion to promote agriculture and change the world through education.” –Shannon DeWitt, UT Extension Union County

“I am thankful for my church family.” - Lesia Campbell

“I am most thankful for the blessings God has given me, my family, the ability to serve my community as a volunteer firefighter/EMT and that my son is able to grow up enjoying the same small town values that I did of learning to love your neighbor and be of service to others when you can.” - Mandi Suddath

As you can see, Union County is filled with uncountable blessings and endless reasons for each of us to be thankful. Be sure to share your appreciation with those dearest to your heart as our days are each numbered and a word of love should never go unspoken. Happy Thanksgiving!